Parenting Specialist - PT

Archdiocese of St. Louis • University City, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Good Shepherd Children & Family Services provides the highest quality foster care and treatment foster care, adoption, expectant parent counseling, maternity shelter, pregnancy services and advocacy. In response to the call of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, to help those in need, we connect children with families and keep families connected. This position is responsible for the client’s day-to-day care. Interaction between parenting specialists and clients requires respectful, collaborative, strength-based interventions responsible for maintaining youth safety through continuous supervision. In supporting and promoting these relationships, each parenting specialist will demonstrate a high standard of professional and ethical behavior that coincides with the philosophy, mission, and values of the agency. The Parenting Specialists will be expected to have previous experience working with child development needs, be able to maintain good judgment with minimal supervision, and provide creative and engaging activities for the clients. Each Parenting Specialist will be trained and expected to provide one on one coaching and teaching in line with the evidenced-based curriculum Nurturing Skills.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma with some 10 years relevant experience with youth
• Support the teachings of the Catholic Church and actively work with colleagues from other departments making Good Shepherd resources available to all residents & client employment
• Be able to drive a diverse fleet of agency vehicles
• Obtain MCCA medication administration certification within 60 days of employment
• Able to learn and willingness to use crisis intervention techniques as trained through Safe Crisis Management
• Attend Protecting God’s Children within 60 days of employment
• Obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of employment
• Criminal background check and other background checks (as needed)
• Family Care Safety Registration
• Drug screen
• Employment and education or licensure/certification verification
• Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination
• Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Client’s day-to-day care
• Respectful, collaborative, strength-based interventions
• Maintaining youth safety through continuous supervision
• Demonstrate a high standard of professional and ethical behavior
• Provide creative and engaging activities for the clients
• Provide one on one coaching and teaching in line with the evidenced-based curriculum Nurturing Skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED